#fiction

Growth of consciousness does not depend on the might of the intellect but on the conviction of the heart. ↗

— Wayne Gerard Trotman

#consciousness #conviction #determination #development #heart

Οι παλιές αγάπες πάνε στον παράδεισο και δεν ανασταίνονται πια. Πεθαίνουν μέσα στο ίδιο το σώμα που τις γέννησε, στο σώμα που, αργότερα, από φάτνη έμεινε τάφος ξερός. Τάφος με πολλές και διάφορες επιτύμβιες επιγραφές που, με τον καιρό, αλλάζουν και γίνονται όλο και περισσότερο γενναιόδωρες. ↗

— Μάρω Βαμβουνάκη

#maro #romantic #vamvounaki #romantic

Sarah, I’m going to take care of you whether you like it or not. ↗

— Robyn Carr

#romance #romantic #women-s-fiction #romantic

Do you know what we call opinion in the absence of evidence? We call it prejudice. ↗

— Michael Crichton

#fiction #prejudice #science #science

You're not safe with me." He cut me off, seeming to growl. "I don't want to be safe. I want to be with you. You can't do this alone. ↗

— S.G. Holster

#fiction #romantic-suspense #teen-fantasy #teen-fiction #urban-fantasy-series

Glimmers Available April 1, 2012 through Amazon." "A simple touch, and suddenly, I am in the past, living someone else's life, seeing the world through their eyes, and feeling their deepest emotions. "I used to think memories only existed in one's mind. But now, I know better. I can't explain how or why, but I have glimmers, special moments that have remained behind - clinging to a letter, a ring, even a worn-out pair of boots. "When I return from each glimmer, I find that a small part of me has changed. Who is this gourmet cook, fashion designer, feisty lover? And how am I supposed to explain this to my family without them thinking I’ve lost my mind? "I thought my new talent was a gift, until…I was suddenly transported into my sister’s memory, and caught a glimmer of her secret life. How am I supposed to handle this new revelation? "Take this humorous and romantic journey with me, as I learn about true love through the lives of three extraordinary women. "My name is Paige, and this is your chance to glimmer into my life. ↗

— Paige Mackenzie (main character Glimmers)

#romance #women-s-fiction #change

How inappropriate to call this planet "Earth," when it is clearly "Ocean. ↗

— Arthur C. Clarke

#science-fiction #science

Penelope had read several novels about such governesses in preparation for her interview and found them chock-full of useful information, although she had no intention of developing romantic feelings for the charming, penniless tutor at a neighboring estate. Or - heaven forbid! - for the darkly handsome, brooding, and extravagantly wealthy master of her own household. Lord Frederick Ashton was newly married in any case, and she had no inkling what his complexion might be ↗

— Maryrose Wood

#governess #parody #romantic

Bagaimana bisa kau tidak menyukai hujan? Padahal hujan selalu mendekatkan kita. Oh, aku lupa. Kau mungkin tidak menganggapku sepenting itu. Aku bukan pemeran utama dalam lakon hidupmu. Aku hanya figuran yang hanya sesekali dibutuhkan. ↗

— Jee

#fiction-novel #romance #romance-novels #romantic #swearing

Aku mencintainya tanpa diketahui. Aku mencintainya dalam diam. Aku mencintainya dalam satu sudut pandang. Aku mencintainya di satu sisi. Ya, aku percaya. Jika takdirku adalah dirimu, kau akan memilihku. Nanti. ↗

— Jee

#fiction-novel #romance #romance-novels #romantic #sweet